Utility Technician

About the role

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Utility Technician to join our team. This role is available on a first shift (5am-1pm) and offers competitive compensation, including certification pay.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot boilers, steam systems, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC systems, plant water supply, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Maintain current and future wastewater assets, including treatment equipment and supporting systems.
• Perform routine inspections, system rounds, and operational checks.
• Accurately document equipment readings, work activities, and system conditions in approved logs and digital systems.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain machinery and components using precision maintenance practices.
• Document precision work using approved precision documentation sheets and digital PSM systems.
• Participate in preventive maintenance inspections, testing, and servicing of equipment in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).
• Operate and maintain the ammonia refrigeration system in accordance with site SOPs and applicable Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Support ammonia system improvement work and reliability initiatives as assigned.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities under the PSM program, including inspections, documentation, and procedural compliance.
• Avoid performing assigned responsibilities under the PSM program, including inspections, documentation, and procedural compliance.
• Perform ammonia maintenance activities such as pump-downs, glycol system cleaning, and routine system servicing.
• Assist with maintaining operating procedures and process safety information related to energy and utility systems.
• Maintain and operate steam system equipment, including boilers.
• Participate in required preparation activities for annual state boiler inspections, including equipment readiness and documentation support.
• Perform all required Preventive Control Program (PCP) and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks associated with the position.
• Follow established reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality, and Customer Requirement outages, including notifying the appropriate Technical Authority (TA) or Team Leader (TL).
• Work in confined spaces and around hazardous chemicals while following all applicable permits, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, food safety, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities, including ammonia-related drills and other various spill and release scenarios.
• Aid in planning and execution of emergency response drills related to credible plant emergency scenarios.
• Assist with training on energy systems operation and safety.
• Obtain or maintain train-the-trainer certification as required and assist in skill development for energy systems.
• Participate in work planning and coordination with internal trades and external contractors as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external resources to support stable and compliant system operation.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain Ammonia Operator II certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Boiler Level II certification or completion of the NWTC Boiler Program.
• Ability to obtain essential craft skills (ESC1) coursework.
• Complete additional training or certifications as required by business needs or management direction.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments.
• Ability to work around operating equipment and climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins and on call as required.

Benefits

Qualifying positions offer a 401(k) plan with a generous, above-market Schreiber match, personal time off (PTO) starting on day one, and the opportunity to earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals, and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber. Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one. We also have a program called Partners Helping Partners, which is organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's a way to organize fundraisers to help others who are going through a tough time. We have hundreds of examples of these fundraisers. Additionally, we offer a range of benefits that support your whole life, including access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one. We also have a program called Partners Helping Partners, which is organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's a way to organize fundraisers to help others who are going through a tough time. We have hundreds of examples of these fundraisers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create job alerts.